Cakesies

I've been gearing up for the past four weeks to make a rose cake. The second I saw it on pinterest my soul formed an unbreakable attachment and I knew I had to try it myself.

Once again, I don't have any cake decorating stands. Rather then letting it sit ugaly (ug-ah-ly) on the table I grabbed two bowls and a plate.

This is the cake I was trying to model. One day I hope to perfect it.

Quick Thinking

What do you get when you mix a poor college student with excess lemon cookies?

A cup/plate display!

It's rather quite simple. Just place the cups on top of the plates until all the cookies have a home.

If you are like me, you won't need the display very long anyway...seeing as I can eat five of these little wonders without even taking time to exhale.

Three weeks in...

Nothing significant about this picture--I just love the houses here in the district

It has been three weeks since I started my marathon training. I've run a total of 55 Miles since I began. I would never be able to make it through my running if it wasn't for:

• A lot of positive self-encouragement I give myself on the mornings I have to wake up at 5:40 to run
• The scenery is gorgeous! Jogging right along side the potomac river in the morning is a beautiful sight. One day I'm going to bring my camera and take pictures
• The fact that I can eat what ever I want...kind of
• feeling healthy
• My running partner, Jacob! Even though he is on the other side of the country (hint hint brother...keep training..)
• discovering Virginia through my runs

There are some days I am exhausted all day because of the run and there are also some runs I have feared for my life (early morning, all alone, lots of trees and lots of homeless people- don't worry, I'll never run down that trail again...) I'm still not sure if I'm actually going to do this race, but so far so good!

Also...shout out to my homeboys-the pioneers! I had the oppurtunity to go to winter quarters in May and my gratitude for them grew immensely. Today is pioneer day in Utah. so of course there was catered cafe rio--in Virginia--to celebrate the holiday at a nearby park for all Utahns.

Again, my appreciation for the pioneers grew immensely.

"Freeeee Meaaaaallll" literally.

In other news. I spent all day cooking. I made...

oreo cheesecupcakes! Incredibly addicting and surprisingly easy to make.

I also made...

Carrot Cake cupcakes..okay tasting, but not as good as the cheesecake.

And remember my Quinoa obsession? I made some Quinoa patties for dinner..

They were SOOO good! Every one should make them right now!

Overall, I have a baking addiction. And I blame it on pinterest.

HOME

When I get home I'll have two weeks to enjoy life before the death of school comes upon me... There are some things I am anxiously looking forward to and I've made a list of things I'll do when I get home.

1. Go to Yogurt land

2. Sew a dress

3. cook a lot

4. make cupcakes and cake for my brother's wedding

5. visit Heritage and remember all the good times had there

6. Make peach cobbler

7. Go Boating

8. See my friends

9. Hike

10. Run...a lot...(not saying this is preferred)

11. Go to my sister's soccer games

12. Play tennis

13. Use all my coupons I've bought but can only be used in Provo (massage, Blend, Golden Spoon, etc)

14. Take my dog, Bandit, to the park

15. Move into liberty square

16. Go to Zupas

17. Stock up at Costco

18. try to find a job (with less hours)

I can't wait!

I only have three weekends left in DC and one of those will be spent in NEW YORK...So two weekends left :( Imma gonna miss it. LIving on the East coast with awesome roommates/coworkers/friends has been one of the best things I've ever done. But I think when the time comes to go home I'll be ready. I don't know how people can leave their home towns for eight months to go to college.

Whenever I'm transitioning from one part of my life into the next I always get sad to see things come to an end and nervous for what the future holds. Leaving high school was hard, but college turned out to be a. BLAST! Then saying good-bye to all my freshman friends was difficult, but DC also turned out to be a great experience. I hope I can say the same for my sophomore year. We will see :)

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Bored in Provo during the Summer?

I have loved this summer in DC.

Absolutely loved it!

But every once in awhile I miss my lil P-town. That place is awesome.

Last summer was blissful and adventurous. I had a list of about 150 things to do and only did about half of them. I happened upon my "summer list" and decided I should share with my friends back in Provo to give them some ideas if they are ever bored. Here ya go!

Barber shop in 2445

My roommates, they are awesome.

The other day my roommate, Nina, asked me to cut her hair. I just laughed and said, "You don't want me to do that". Seriously though...unlike my sister (shout out to the emdawg) I'm terrible with hair! But a few days later she asked me again. this time just to give her some bangs. So I mustered up the courage, calmed myself down, grabbed a pair of scissors and did my duties as a roommate.

As for the results? Not too shabby if I do say so myself!

My favorite part was definitely the photo shoot we did after...We may have brought out the blow dryer..

It's a great day to be an American

Happy Fourth of July!

I straight up love America. Every time I hear the song America the Beautiful I begin to get emotional as I think about what a great country I live in. Through all of my history classes, political connections, and interning on the hill I have come to realize what a great government this land is ruled by. I am so glad I am a citizen of this country!

This week one of my greatest friends, Anna Marie, came to visit me. I love visitors because when they come I feel like I am on a vacation of my own.

We spent Saturday canoeing on the great Potomac river! er...I guess we spent most of our "hour of rental time" relaxing, but it was one of the greatest hours of the day.

We went shopping in George town. I love this little town, it has the best shopping and I feel like I am walking through a European city.

While in George town on a later day we happened upon this on the sidewalk.

Gotta love those Mormons.

We took Anna Marie on a tour of the capitol. I ride on this little subway every day to and from the capitol.

This is a part of the capitol most people don't get to see unless they do their tour through their senator's office. (hint hint)

My roommate, Sheryl Garner, took us to get cafe rio and visit the temple. I LOVE the DC temple. I would get married in this one if I had the chance.

For the fourth of July we went to a Nationals baseball game. We melted in the heat, but it was totally worth it to watch us steal home for the win in extra innings!

We ended the fourth of July with a concert on the hill and fireworks. I came inches from touching Steve Martin's face and I stood three feet away from Jordan Sparks. A successful weekend? Oh...yes.

Am I crazy?

I am in the worst shape I've ever been in.

I will have no time to train.

seriously though.

The most I've run is a half-marathon.

I was so happy when I saw the finish line I cried.

The race is in three months.

I want to run a marathon.

October 15.

Who wants to join me?